Fabio Polese

Experience

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  Deloitte Italy

  Oct 2004 - Sept 2007

  Senior External Auditor

  In this role I planned and executed financial audits and internal processes mapping of a variety of organizations (public, private, non-profit) from multiple industries and sectors (retail, home appliances, iron and still industry, consumer goods) in accordance with Italian (IT GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IFRS). I prioritized and coordinated the execution of concurrent audits to achieve challenging deadlines and high quality results, mentored and coordinated junior associates on the job, multi-tasked between concurrent projects in distant locations (flexibly juggling topics, issues and personalities).Areas of expertise✔ Consulting ✔ Communication ✔ Auditing ✔ Problem solving ✔ Project management ✔ Risk management ✔ Training ✔ Business improvement ✔Planning ✔ Team management Show less

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  Nice Spa

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2008

  Controller Foreign Subsidiaries

  ➣ Synchronized the composition/editing of financial statements from operating units in four continents to encounter stock exchange deadlines and delivered information/reporting on time.➣ Keenly contributed in budget development processes also forecasting/replenishment models, conducted monthly financial analysis according to company progression, as well as analysed budgets and margin trends.

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  GLS

  May 2008 - Jun 2009

  Internal Auditor | Influencer

  ► Actively Contributed in inception of audit department by regular quality assessments as well as by management networking and developed IAD into respected function in initial semester of activity.► Controlled and accomplished financial audits at foreign operating entities and ad hoc reviews of particular procedures resulting in formation of standard operating controls across European entities.► Executed IAD’s templates comprising of test sheets, risk assessment, progress/findings reports, and official presentations to assemble internal documentation and negotiated with company’s management.Areas of expertise✔Internal audit ✔Operational audit ✔Process improvement ✔Change management ✔Intercultural communication ✔Critical thinking ✔Coordination ✔Communication ✔Continuous Improvement Show less

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  Staples

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

  Internal Audit | Project Manager | Influencer | Change facilitator

  ► Organized and executed multifaceted financial and operational audits across the organization’s functions and European subsidiaries. ► Partnered with Sr. Management and Executives, both in Europe and US, for the design of more engaging and value added auditing campaigns. ► Periodic risk assessment evaluation with executives and senior management► Annual review of standard (e.g. AR, AP, HR, Supply Chain) and critical processes (e.g. Supplier rebates, cash cycles) to identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities. ► Improved the company’s risk management practices and corporate governance framework.Areas of expertise✔ Internal audit ✔Operational audit ✔Governance ✔Risk management ✔Control effectiveness ✔Process improvement ✔Financial review ✔Financial reporting ✔Analysis ✔Engaging people ✔Intercultural communication ✔Critical thinking ✔Coordination ✔Communication ✔Change management ✔Continuous Improvement Show less

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  The Expansion Projects

  Jan 2016 - now

  ★ Result-driven coaching ★ Mentoring

  We all want to feel actively engaged with our day, energetic, always present, in control of our feelings and thoughts. But too often we push our boundaries, compromise our values and lose sight of our ‘purpose’. When this happens we feel lost, angry, trapped; our motivation is low and all seems a little too difficult. ▷ WHAT I DOI help professionals re-gain control of their ‘why’, see clearly the path ahead of them, re-connect with their feelings & thoughts and muster them. ▷ WHAT OTHERS SAY"Fabio helps me seeing my own value, which makes me more confident about the things I do. His honest and straightforward approach is refreshing and his enthusiasm is inspiring" Cecile van der Waal, Co-founder & COO at PRINTR▷ WHY IT MATTERSWhen you have control over your WHYs, over your thoughts, you are UNSTOPPABLE. Your day fills up with extraordinary moments of satisfaction. You are present in your private life AND you become your personal HERO at work. The person everybody wants to listen to.► YOUR NEXT STEPSGet in contact with me to continue this conversation.@ theexpansionprojects@gmail.comExpertise: ✔ Business coaching ✔ Communication ✔ Motivation ✔ Influencing ✔ Creative thinking Show less

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  Danone

  Jan 2017 - now

  ✌ WHAT I DO□ Create trainings: ad hoc, short or multiday trainings on specific topics, in person or virtual (WEBEX, KLAXOON)□ Deliver trainings: to specific teams or multifunctional groups on:- company values, well-being and empowerment: accountability, cognitive & emotional loops, biases- Project management- Cultural differences and inclusive diversity☝ HOW I DO IT□ Synchronous / asynchronous / blended trainingsWith a lot of passion, a good sense of humor and the commitment to positively inspire the person in front of me.Areas of expertise✔Presentation skills ✔Facilitation ✔Communication ✔Advanced preparation ✔Time management ✔Group facilitation ✔Public speaking ✔Training Show less I protect the house, strengthen its pillars and train the rest of the family to do likewise✌ WHAT I DO□ Build, strengthen and fresh-up the internal control environment (ERM/COSO) in all departments - HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, IT – OTC / PTP / RTR□ Create, modify & smart-ify processes for effective risk identification and mitigation. “Be aware of it, find it, measure it, address it”□ Grow an amazing team of professionals, educate on risk / controls / team practices as many people as possible. □ Support deployment of key systems & projects: L&D, procurement, Legal / contractual, HR, finance-- ASANA, COUPA, SUCCESSFACTOR, POWER BI, KLAXOON☝ HOW I DO IT✦ Tone at the top: intense and personable stakeholder management for an all-round buy-in, alignment and commitment to improve status quo✦ Bridge the gap: connect functions, teams, organizations across markets, geographies to synchronize efforts, reduce waste, cut through silos, deliver more efficiently✦ Plan in detail …. : roles / ownerships / actions planned and tracked in details. Feedback loop on results and improvements with management✦ … be agile: re-prioritization & continuous improvement to accommodate business need while remaining firm on priorities for control environment✦ Learn & educate: training on risk management, control activities, process excellence, team management, project management Show less

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